Discussion on the timing and approaches of the post-burn scar revision surgery

Xia Chengde; Gong Chen

doi:10.3760/cma.j.cn501225-20260108-00014

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Xia Chengde,Gong Chen.Discussion on the timing and approaches of the post-burn scar revision surgery[J].Chin J Burns Wounds,2026,42(4):1-7.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501225-20260108-00014.

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Xia Chengde,Gong Chen.Discussion on the timing and approaches of the post-burn scar revision surgery[J].Chin J Burns Wounds,2026,42(4):1-7.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501225-20260108-00014.

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Xia Chengde,Gong Chen.Discussion on the timing and approaches of the post-burn scar revision surgery[J].Chin J Burns Wounds,2026,42(4):1-7.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501225-20260108-00014.

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Discussion on the timing and approaches of the post-burn scar revision surgery

doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501225-20260108-00014

Xia Chengde^,,
Gong Chen

Department of Burns, Zhengzhou First People's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450004, China

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National Clinical Key Specialty Construction Project 2023-70

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Corresponding author: Xia Chengde, Email: 2273451508@qq.com
Received Date: 2026-01-08
Available Online: 2026-03-31

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The formation of scars after burns often leads to tissue contracture, functional impairment, and aesthetic defects, significantly affecting patients' quality of life and mental health. With the advancement of electrooptical technology and rehabilitation concepts, non-surgical treatments have become an important approach in scar prevention and management. However, not all patients receive optimal treatment during the early stage of scarring, and surgical intervention remains a more direct and effective approach for scar contractures that significantly limit joint movement or for scars located in exposed areas. Based on the clinical experience of our team and the latest research advancements, this article elucidates the pathophysiological mechanisms of scars, the indications and timing for the post-burn scar revision surgery, the characteristics of various surgical approaches, as well as the future development directions, with the aim to provide a reference for clinical decision-making in post-burn scar revision surgery, promote the optimization and dissemination of related techniques, and facilitate comprehensive improvement in patient function and appearance.
- Burns,
- Cicatrix,
- Surgical procedures, operative,
- Skin transplantation,
- Surgical flaps,
- Tissue expansion

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